What We’re All About
Since the formation of Danger Sun Overhead in 2010, the Sun Safety initiative has provided education to over 73,835 workshop attendees in workplaces across Australia. Danger Sun Overhead’s services continue to be in high demand, delivering education workshops in all Australian states and territories.
Danger Sun Overhead objectives are to reduce the impact of Melanoma and all other skin cancers on all Australians. We do this through Awareness/Education, Prevention, Early detection, and Support of Melanoma and other skin cancers in high-risk outdoor industries, sporting bodies, and educational institutions across Australia.
Danger Sun Overhead, in particular, Jo Crotty, has been officially recognized through the awarding of significant commendations for the valuable work she undertakes to provide guidance to employers and industry leaders who seek to offer the best level of sun preventative care and working conditions to their workers.
Our Founder
Jo Crotty – Founder/Training Manager
My name is Joanne Crotty and I am a widow with 4 boys. My husband, Rohan Crotty, unfortunately, lost his battle with melanoma in July 2009 at the age of 43, leaving myself with 4 boys under the age of five. I want to share our story because most melanomas can be prevented if people have access to education and awareness about skin cancer.
After losing my husband Rohan Crotty to melanoma and being compensated for his loss, I recognised there was no on-site education that addressed sun exposure and skin cancer in the workplace. The only education I did know of, was that of my husband, after his first diagnosis in 2006. Rohan an organiser with the CFMEU union, became affiliated with the University Queensland (UQ) and gained access for UQ to enter construction sites to research and educate workers about sun exposure and skin cancer. Unfortunately, Rohan’s illness and the universities shift in studies saw this education end. In Rohan’s legacy, I founded “Danger Sun Overhead” (DSO).
With qualifications in CERT IV Workplace Training, I wrote the DSO program based on Queensland Workplace Health and Safety and Work Safe Australia Policies to address the Prevention, Awareness, Early Detection and Support of UV exposure and skin cancer for outdoor industries.
I am now continuing with this important work on Rohan’s behalf through the establishment of the Danger Sun Overhead program.
About
To raise public awareness through education and advocacy of the hazards associated with UV exposure, including heat stress, and the benefits of early detection and prevention measures for all skin cancers. We aim to educate sun safe initiatives to aid in long-term sustainable behavioural change.
To be Australia’s leading skin cancer education and awareness provider.
The Board
Our Board is responsible for the strategic decision and policy-making activities of Danger Sun Overhead. They are committed to achieving the DSO strategic goals in our fight to reduce the impact of melanoma and all skin cancers on Australians, and to becoming Australia’s leading skin cancer education and awareness provider.
Meet the Team
Our team are passionate about DSO’s mission to raise public awareness through education and advocacy of the hazards associated with UV exposure and the benefits of early detection and prevention measures for all skin cancers.
Your can be sure of getting experienced, professional and personal service from our talented team.
Janine Aitken
Facilitator
Janet Close
Administration
Joanne Crotty
Founder/Training Manager
Tracey Herring
Administration
Christine Irvine
Facilitator
Irene Monro
Operations Manager
